High-paying accounting jobs
Accounting involves recording, classifying or reporting financial transactions for businesses or organisations. Accountants prepare financial statements, manage budgets and ensure compliance with tax regulations. The role demands maths skills, attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software.
The 1,251 accounting jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between ₹215,127 and ₹651,474 per year. Accountant, Accounts Assistant and Senior Accountant are among the most popular high-paying roles
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Updated Jan 27, 2026Accountant
India
Accounts Assistant
India
Senior Accountant
India
Junior Accountant
India
Finance Manager
India
Accounts Receivable Clerk
India
Assistant Accountant
India
Auditor
India
Internal Auditor
India
Audit Associate
India
Credit Manager
India
Payroll Coordinator
India
Financial Analyst
India
Controller
India
Finance Assistant
India
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Accountant
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Accountants record financial transactions, prepare statements, and ensure tax compliance. They need expertise in accounting standards, knowledge of Indian tax laws, and proficiency with accounting software to maintain accurate organisational records.
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India
₹18,262 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Tally
- Tax experience
- Accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
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Accounts Assistant
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Accounts Assistants prepare financial records, manage invoices, and assist with ledger reconciliation. They need proficiency in accounting software, knowledge of GST compliance, and strong numerical accuracy to support efficient organisational finance operations.
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India
₹15,231 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Tally
- Accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
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Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountants manage financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards and oversee audits. They need expertise in accounting principles and knowledge of Indian tax laws. They also require skills in financial analysis and software like Tally or SAP.
See 145 jobsAverage pay
India
₹26,095 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Tally
- Tax experience
- Accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
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Junior Accountant
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Junior Accountants prepare financial records, reconcile statements and assist with audits. They need proficiency in accounting software, knowledge of Indian tax regulations and strong numerical and organisational skills to succeed in this role.
See 91 jobsAverage pay
India
₹16,379 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Tally
- Accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
- Tax experience
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Finance Manager
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Finance Managers oversee budgeting, financial reporting and risk management to guide organisational decisions. They need expertise in financial analysis, knowledge of Indian accounting standards and skills in forecasting and compliance.
See 39 jobsAverage pay
India
₹33,585 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Tally
- Tax experience
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Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Accounts Receivable Clerks manage billing records, monitor payments, and reconcile accounts. They need proficiency in accounting software, knowledge of financial processes, and strong numerical skills to ensure accurate and timely cash flow for organisations.
See 38 jobsAverage pay
India
₹20,367 per monthSkills
- Accounts receivable
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Microsoft Office
- Billing
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Assistant Accountant
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India
₹15,723 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Tally
- Tax experience
- Accounting software
- Financial accounting
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Auditor
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Auditors examine financial statements, ensure compliance with laws and assess organisational risk controls. They need strong accounting expertise, familiarity with Indian audit standards and analytical skills to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy.
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India
₹21,131 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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Internal Auditor
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Internal Auditors evaluate financial processes, ensure compliance with laws and identify risks to improve controls. They need expertise in auditing standards, knowledge of regulatory requirements and strong analytical and communication skills to succeed.
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India
₹24,952 per monthSkills
- Internal audits
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
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Audit Associate
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Audit Associates conduct financial audits to verify compliance and accuracy, assist in risk assessments and prepare detailed reports. They need proficiency in accounting principles, familiarity with Indian accounting standards and strong analytical thinking.
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India
₹17,670 per monthSkills
- Auditing
- Accounting
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Accounting software
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Credit Manager
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Credit Managers oversee credit policies, evaluate client creditworthiness and manage risk to optimise cash flow. They need expertise in financial analysis, industry-specific credit regulations and strong decision-making skills to balance growth and risk effectively.
See 22 jobsAverage pay
India
₹580,669 per yearSkills
- Analysis skills
- Proposal writing
- Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
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Payroll Coordinator
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Payroll Coordinators manage employee salary processing, ensure compliance with tax laws and reconcile payroll data. They need expertise in payroll software and understanding of labour regulations. They also require strong numerical and organisational skills to ensure accuracy and timely payments.
See 14 jobsAverage pay
India
₹22,577 per monthSkills
- Payroll
- SAP
- Tally
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Excel
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Financial Analyst
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Financial Analysts assess economic data, produce forecasts and advise on investment options. They need proficiency in financial modelling, knowledge of market trends and strong skills in data interpretation and communication within diverse organisational settings.
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India
₹651,474 per yearSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Analysis skills
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
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Controller
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Controllers oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards and manage budgeting processes. They need expertise in accounting principles, understanding of financial regulations in India and strong analytical abilities.
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India
₹20,711 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Profit & loss
- US GAAP
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Finance Assistant
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Finance Assistants prepare financial documents, process invoices and support budget tracking to ensure accuracy. They need proficiency in accounting software, knowledge of financial regulations and strong numerical skills to manage transactions effectively.
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India
₹22,346 per monthSkills
- Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- Analysis skills
- Tally